Golden Gazette July 2018 by Gary McDonald

Volume 30, Number 7

July 2018

24 Pages

Lubbock, Texas 79401

Westwinds Band concerts in the Park: for 53 years Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and picnics to Wagner Park and listen to the Westwinds Brass Band every Sunday evening at 8 p.m. through July 15. Enjoy these free concerts for all ages, and experience music out under the West Texas sky in this neighborhood park at 26th Street and Flint Avenue. Westwinds Brass Band is committed to bringing music to the people of Lubbock every summer. Mayor Dan Pope recognized the Westwinds Brass Photo by Ali Armour Band members for their sic to the people of Lubbock the Park on June 24. Mayor Pope presented a commitment to bringing mu- at their Sunday Concert in

Inside Independence Day, July 4

Guardian: 25 years............page.24

Library offers NY Times..... .page.2 Craft items & ribbon.......page.21 Movies in the Park............page.20 Family Caregiver Summer Showcase..........page.13 Conference, Aug. 9.......page.23 Sunday concerts............... .page.1 4th on Broadway...........page.12,17 Yoga in the Plaza............... .page.9

special recognition to the Westwinds Brass Band to commemorate 53 years of providing summer concerts. Each summer, the band holds a Sunday concert at Wagner Park for seven consecutive weeks beginning with the first Sunday in June. Over the past 53 years, the Westwinds Brass Band has provided terrific musical performances as part of the Concert in the Park series. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Relaxing and listening to the Westwinds Brass Band is a great way to enjoy a Sunday evening at Wagner Park, and I was honored to recognize and honor this special musical legacy,â&#x20AC;? Mayor Pope said. History of the band Westwinds Brass Band is an outgrowth of the Lubbock Municipal Band founded in 1961 by Dean Killion who, at that time, was director of bands at Texas Tech University. The city band performed summer concerts until 1986 when Killion and Dick Tol-

ley, a trumpet teacher at Tech, began experimenting with an all-brass band that would be well suited for outside performances in West Texas. The sounds of brass instruments can be heard above outdoor noises such as wind and traffic while the softer woodwinds cannot. The directors chose to pattern the band after the famous British Brass Bands, which includes instruments of a conical bore that produce a round, mellow sound. Cornets are used instead of trumpets and alto horns in place of French horns. The band is now in its 53rd year of performing the Concert in the Park series. In the beginning, performances were held each Sunday evening during June and July outside the Lubbock Garden and Arts Center. Later the concerts were moved to Wagner Park. In addition to the summer concerts, the band performs

(See Westwinds, Page 3)

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Westwinds Brass Band concerts through July 15 OLLI - senior education gram. The 1999 fundraiser fall of 1997 with assistance in rest homes, retirement moved to Texas Tech’s Hem- from Richard Crawley of program at Texas Tech (Continued from Page 1)

homes, the Civic Center, the 4th on Broadway celebration, the Lion’s Club Pancake Breakfast, the noon concerts in the Court House Gazebo, and at numerous surrounding towns such as Levelland, Sudan, Lamesa, Plainview, Lockney, and Dickens. The band represented Lubbock and Texas at a brass band festival in Las Vegas. The first Dean Killion Scholarship Concert began Dec. 8, 1998, at the Cactus Theater in Lubbock, presenting a Christmas pro-

mle Hall where it remains today. Without a permanent home, the Garden and Arts Center, Monterey High School, Lubbock Christian University, and Westmont Christian Church have all provided rehearsal space. The band rehearses at Coronado High School band hall during the winter and at Lubbock Christian School during the summer. Dean Killion died in 1997. Phil Anthony assumed directorship in the summer and

Lamesa. Crawley also made special arrangements for Westwinds instrumentation. Crawley passed away in June 2006. Phil Anthony continued as conductor until January 2017 when the baton was passed to James Nance. The group is all-volunteer, and none of the members or directors are paid. Income is derived solely from donations. - Info provided by James Nance, conductor of the Westwinds Brass Band.

Learn to manage back pain & sciatica Physical Therapy Today is hosting a free workshop on back pain and sciatica at 10 a.m. July 14. This free workshop is for you if: ● You’ve missed work due to low back pain or sciatica. ● You’ve missed out on family vacations or activities you love because you’re

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By Ali Armour College is no longer a “young man’s game.” More and more seniors are wanting to further their education and Texas Tech makes it easy. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, or OLLI, is an educational program at Texas Tech targeted at adults who are 50+ years of age. The courses are taught by Texas Tech faculty and local professionals. Among the spring 2018 courses are: ● Finding a Job in the 21st Century When you are Over 50 ● The American West Through Silent Film ● Wine Savvy – What to Drink & How to Shop ● Laughter Yoga ● Skin Care for Men & Women The OLLI program also utilizes ‘Table Talks’ which are informal talks with pro-

fessionals over lunch. These talks are $20, and some of the leaders include Steve Maines and Kenny Maines, Don and Terri Caldwell, and Robert Giovannetti. The OLLI program provides an opportunity for seniors to pursue new interests at discounted rates. To participate in OLLI, a membership is required. Cost of the membership is $35 for one year. Class prices range from free to $75 per class. OLLI member discounts include reduced rates on memberships for the Robert H. Ewalt Recreation Center on the Tech campus, discounts on ticket prices for the TTU Presidential Lecture and Performance Series, Charles E. Maedgen Jr. Theatre-Mainstage Theatre, and the School of Music performances.

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2 Lubbock museums offer free admission to active duty military The Buddy Holly Center and Silent Wings Museum are participating in the ninth annual Blue Star Museums. As a Blue Star Museum, free admission is offered to the nation’s active duty military personnel and their

Booth & tent space for fall festival The Lubbock Municipal Garden and Arts Center has booth and tent space available for artists and craftspeople to participate in the 48th Annual Fall Arts and Crafts Festival, an event to be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 8. The event is family-oriented and features more than 80 vendors selling handmade craft items and fine art. Fall Festival features live entertainment, art demonstrations, concession booths and Art Alley, where kids can participate in arts & crafts, face painting, and fun galore. Booth rentals for vendors will continue to be available on a first-come, first-serve basis until spaces are sold out. A basic 5’x 7’ outdoor booth space, constructed of scaffolding and covered with tarps, sells for $65. End booth spaces, which extend 3’ to the side, are sold for $80 per space. In addition, 10’ x 10’ tent spaces are also available for $85. Tent vendors must pro-

vide their own tent. Rental agreements for booths may be picked up at the Lubbock Garden and Arts Center Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or online at www.lubbockgac.org. The Lubbock Municipal Garden and Arts Center is located at 4215 University Avenue. For more information, call the Lubbock Municipal Garden and Arts Center at 806-767-3724, email pgriffith@mylubbock.us, or visit www.lubbockgac.org.

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families from Memorial Day through Labor Day. More than 2,000 museums across America participate in the program which is a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), Blue Star Families, and the Department of Defense. “Visiting a museum is a great way to get to know a community - whether it’s in your hometown or a stop on a road trip,” said NEA Chairman Jane Chu. “We appreciate the enthusiasm of museums all across the country who open their doors for military and their families to spend time together and have new arts experiences.” The participating Blue Star Museums represent fine arts museums, science museums, history museums, zoos, nature centers, and children’s museums. A list of participating museums nationwide is available at arts.gov/bluestarmuseums. The Buddy Holly Center and Silent Wings Museum are open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. For more information, visit www.buddyhollycenter.org or www.silentwingsmuseum. com, or call 806-775-3560 for the Buddy Holly Center and 806-775-3049 for the Silent Wings Museum.

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Conversation tops senior favorite activity list Keeping busy can help seniors stay healthy and vital as they age. The simple act of conversation topped the list of favorite activities in a caregiving survey. That’s why family caregivers should do everything they can to ensure seniors have companionship. Q. I’m an active 80-yearold widow who enjoys a variety of activities. Many of my friends have varied interests as well, but others seem to be at a loss. I was wondering if you knew the most popular activities for seniors today and how to encourage others to get involved? Senior interests seem to be as varied as the diverse personalities of seniors themselves. For today’s active seniors, just about anything goes. However, companionship and the need for it are always at the forefront. A survey conducted by the Home Instead Senior Care network asked their caregivers what the seniors they worked with like to do. The top activity listed was conversation – a sign that seniors value the time they spend interacting with family and friends. More than 75 percent of caregivers who responded listed conversation as the favorite activity for their clients. Rounding out the top 10 activities were watching television at 71.2 percent, followed by reading at 41.2 percent, walking at 21.8 percent,

crossword puzzles at 14.6 percent, cooking and meal preparation at 12.3 percent, playing cards and church functions at 9.7 percent each, senior center functions at 7.6 percent, and knitting, crocheting, embroidery and sewing at 5.6 percent. Most of these activities – even TV-watching – can be enhanced by conversation as well. Human contact is a lifeline for seniors, particularly those who live alone. Sometimes, though, conversation can be the most difﬁcult activity for seniors to cultivate. That’s because friends and spouses pass

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Unarmed active shooter protocol in public places

By Ali Armour The gun debate always seems to be a hot topic, but something most Americans can agree on is the importance of unarmed active shooter trainings. Corporal Chris Paine has been with the Lubbock Police Department for more than 10 years as a part of the Special Weapons and Tactics, or SWAT team. He has trained more than 45,000 citizens in preparation for mass shootings around the Lubbock area. He is a Lubbock native, graduating from Lubbock High School, and received the LPD Distinguished Service Award in 2016. In an emergency situation, the human mind will do what is has been trained to do automatically no matter the logic. He used the 1999 Columbine shooting as an exam-

ple. Students were climbing under tables to ‘hide’ from the shooters when in actuality they weren’t hidden at all. Hiding in plain sight isn’t logical, but is something that happens with the vast majority of mass shootings Paine said. Avoid. Deny. Defend. These words make up Paine’s active shooter training and are the bulk of the course. Paine said avoiding confrontation should be the first thing someone in an active shooter should attempt. Getting as far away from the shooter as possible should be one’s main goal. Move away from the sound of any gunfire or chaos even if it is one of the office’s noted escape routes. Evacuate regardless of what those around you are doing, and get as far away

from the situation as possible. Deny should be attempted if evacuating isn’t possible. Deny means to make an “active, conscious effort” to deny access to your subject. This involves hiding and barricading doors between you and the shooter. Deny is for when evacuation is not possible. Paine said attempt to find a room with a door that locks then lock and barricade it. Call 911 from a landline if possible and leave the line open. Turn off all lights, silence your cell phone, and stay out of sight. Cover any windows from interior rooms and stay calm. Defending is the last course of action, but still very important to know. When defending, be aggressive - as aggressive as you can be. Have a pep talk

and convince yourself that you will survive. Scan your surroundings and find any improvised weapons. Paine suggested anything heavy and anything that can be swung at your attacker. Paine said one of the most important things is committing to your actions. Once the fight has started, do not stop for anything, except police coming to your aid and subduing your attacker. Always know that help

is moments away, and if the opportunity presents itself, revert back to avoid/deny. “The only wrong answer really occurs when you find yourself not doing anything at all,” Paine said. “When you're taking action, it’s always the right answer.” Chris Paine visits schools and workplaces to go over unarmed active shooter protocol. To set up a visit, call 806-775-2885 or email him at cpaine@mylubbock.us

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‘MacArthur Park,’ Richard Harris, July 1968 In 1967, record producer music, Webb jetted to LonBones Howe was impressed don where, at Harris’s home, with songwriter Jimmy the two considered dozens Webb, who had composed of tunes. the hits “Up, Up and Away” Nearing the bottom of and “By the Time I Get to his pile of offerings, Webb Phoenix.” pulled up “MacArthur Park,” Howe thought that the his elaborate and somewhat Oklahoma-born wunderkind bizarre composition that (he was only 21) should re- had already been rejected ally stretch himself on his next project. Webb: “Bones Howe…had By Randal C. Hill asked me to wryterhill@msn.com create a pop song with classical elements, by L.A. hitmakers the Assodifferent movements and ciation (“Cherish,” “Windy,” changing time signatures… “Never My Love”). more of a suite than a song.” But when Webb played Webb first met actor-sing- “MacArthur Park” for Harer Richard Harris at a Hol- ris, the 35-year-old slapped lywood anti-war pageant. his piano and roared, “Oh, The two lifted a few glasses Jimmy Webb. I love that! backstage, and Webb played I’ll make a hit out of that, I the piano while Harris war- will!” bled some old pub songs. During the recording Webb recalled that, by session later, Harris kept evening’s end, the bleary- mispronouncing “MacAreyed Harris had suggested thur Park” as “MacArthur’s that the two do some record- Park,” with Webb trying - in ing someday. A few weeks vain - to get the inebriated later, Webb - to his surprise Irishman to get it right. But - received a telegram from the incorrectly stated title Harris that simply stated: wasn’t Webb’s only issue: “Dear Jimmy Webb. Come “MacArthur Park” clocked to London and make a re- in at seven minutes, 20 seccord. Love, Richard.” onds in length, overly long Armed with a briefcase for the tightly controlled Top stuffed with original sheet 40 radio. Ah, children. A woman knows all about her children. She knows about dentist appointments and romances, best friends, favorite foods, secret fears, and hopes and dreams. A man is vaguely aware of some short people living in the house.

Surprise! Harris’s Dunhill Records 45 became a smash that streaked to Number Two on Billboard’s Hot 100. A decade later, Donna Summer’s sizzling disco rendition of “MacArthur Park” on Casablanca Records topped the chart for three weeks, with the title again being misstated - why tamper with success?—as “MacArthur’s Park.” OK. A million-seller, not once but twice. But what was this opus really about? Webb explains, “In mid-1965, I was absolutely besotted with my girlfriend (Susie Horton) at the time. MacArthur Park (near downtown Los Angeles) was where we met for lunch and

paddleboat rides and feeding the ducks. She worked across the street at a life-insurance company…I also wrote ‘By the Time I Get to Phoenix’ about her…But I lost her. She married some other guy.” An example of the often-weird world of late1960s song lyrics, “MacArthur Park” offers images of striped pants, a rain-drenched

cake, a lost recipe, birds, a yellow dress, and old men playing checkers. Listeners often end up scratching their heads about the story line. Yet Webb maintains, “I see it as a relatively simple love song with some very sad imagery and about things passing away and never being the same again. I’ve always been amazed that people find that such a mystery.”

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Dagley Field honored with Texas Historical Marker The Lubbock County Historical Commission dedicated a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark plaque on June 16 honoring Dagley Field, a former World War II training site. The unveiling of the marker was at 34th Street and Toledo Avenue, near the Coronado High School softball field. Dagley Field began in 1942 as a private air field operated by Maenard F. Dagley. Responding to the demand for more aviators, about half of the 6,500 student pilots in the Civil Pilot Training Program at Texas Tech trained at Dagley Field. The 160-acre field was located at 34th and Toledo, and that was outside the city limits at the time. After Dagley was called to active duty, Clent Breedlove took over instruction duties. Training ended in 1944, and the airfield

changed to Lubbock Aero Field. The hangar burned in 1945, and property owner Samuel Baggett subdivided the land, naming the new addition College Heights. Later Lubbock ISD acquired the property and opened Stubbs Elementary School which served the children of Lubbock until 2001. Today it is the Coronado athletic complex. Dagley Field played an important role in Lubbock’s aviation past and contributed to the U. S. World War II effort. The marker is funded in part by the Texas Aviation Heritage Foundation.

Don Abbe (hidden by the sign), Cameron Saffell, Sally Abbe, Deborah Bigness, and Becky Hamilton prepare for the unveiling of the Dagley Field marker.

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RSVP: Seniors staying active & helping non-profits Yoga in the Plaza on Saturdays By Ali Armour R.S.V.P is an acronym commonly seen at the bottom of party invitations, and it stands for Répondez s’il vous plaît, which is French for “please respond.” In Lubbock, RSVP means something entirely different. The RSVP or Retired Senior Volunteer Program encourages people 55 years of age and older to stay active in their communities. The program helps non-profit

businesses around Lubbock and allows the volunteers a chance to add enrichment to their lives by utilizing their talents and interests. The program is free for anyone over 55. Supplemental insurance coverage is provided to every volunteer free of charge, and there is an opportunity to meet other active seniors in the community. Several free events throughout the year for volunteers include a spring

forum, movie night, and a recognition banquet. According to the RSVP website, in 2017 the program had 692 active volunteers contributing more than 65,000 volunteer hours which is an approximate $2.5 million in economic impact for the community. For an enrollment form, visit www.ttuhsc.edu For information, contact Clay Ament, 806-743-7787, c.ament@ttuhsc.edu. Where is the most expensive city to live in? Singapore recently beat out Tokyo, Japan, for the title of “most expensive city” for 2014. Cars can cost between 4-6 times as much in Singapore from what they cost in the US or UK (for example, a Toyota Prius actually costs about $150,000.00 there).

Develop your mind, body and spirit at the 4th annual Yoga in the Plaza. Teens and adults will enjoy a free yoga class on Saturday mornings beginning at 9 a.m. July 7 through Aug. 25 in the Buddy and Maria Elena Holly Plaza. The hour-long class will synchronize movement with breath and awaken strength, energy and flexibility through these open-level classes. Each week, a different instructor and style will be featured. Participants should bring a yoga mat, towel or blanket, sunscreen and water to stay hydrated. The Buddy and Maria Elena Holly Plaza is located at 1824 Crickets Ave. across from the Buddy Holly Center. For more information, call 775-2685. Summer schedule Date Instructor Style, Studio July 7 Lauren Finck Power Vinyasa Yoga, Overflow Studios July 14 Megan Graham Baptiste Power Yoga July 21 Kayli Cross Powerful Flow Yoga, Overflow Studios July 28 Alisha Hunt Vinyasa Flow Yoga, Body by Indigenous Aug. 4 Kaci Bartlett Power Vinyasa Yoga, Overflow Studios Aug. 11 Rumeysa Tekin Power Vinyasa Yoga, Acro Yoga Aug. 18 Sarah Brown Power Vinyasa Yoga, Overflow Studios Aug. 25 Lindsay Kerr Integrative Yoga, Soulstice Circle A bachelor is a guy who never made the same mistake once. -Phyllis Diller

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Page 10 • July 2018 • Golden Gazette July is traditionally the month to celebrate America and its heritage. One of the time-honored traditions is to fly the flag of the United States of America. This is the perfect time to remember all that makes America great. Following are some of the areas that the USA continues to lead and excel in.  We were a major factor in saving the world from tyranny three times. We did not win WWI, WWII, or the Cold War by ourselves, but we were major factors in each.  We are the oldest continuous republic, and we continue to support other countries that strive to become a country that is free for the citizens.  We strive to prevent war and to help create stability more than any other country.  We do not use our power for conquest. We assist others so that they can build their countries to gain democracy and stand alone.  Americans are safer than any other people in the world, and if anyone is safer, it is thanks to America.  America is a shining beacon of freedom and opportunity.

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The challenge to America is to come together with true leadership to unite and set an example for the rest of the world. Fun Flag Facts.  In July 1969, Neil Armstrong placed the first American flag on the moon as part of the Apollo 11 mission (the first manned landing). Subsequent landings resulted in five more flags planted on the lunar surface. The United States is the only country in the world to land humans on the surface of the moon.  The flag has been changed 27 times. The final star, for Hawaii, was added in 1960.  If you like to study flags, you are a Vexillologist (look up Sheldon, Fun with Flags on The Big Bang Theory).  The colors of the flag have meaning. Red stands for hardiness and valor. White symbolizes purity and innocence. Blue represents vigilance, perseverance and justice. Fly your flag with honor and pride.

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Caregiver’s Conference Mark your calendar for the 5th Annual Family Caregiver Conference, hosted by South Plains Association of Governments (SPAG). The event will focus on ‘Combating Cancer through Awareness and Screening.’ The event will be held at Alliance Church, 5825 34th St. on Aug. 9. Registration begins at 8:30 and the sessions will be from 9:30 to 4 p.m. The event is free and lunch will be provided. Attendees need to confirm attendance by contacting Margaret Gonzales at 806.7628721 or 806-687-0940 no later than July 20. Stockings for Servicemen This activity prepares a Christmas box for servicemen serving primarily in South Korea. Items needed are travel-size toiletries, golf tees, pens, pads, denim fabric, hard candies as well as other items. Items can have a business name on the donation. If you can sew or craft, we can use your skills. If you or your group are interested in becoming involved in this project, there are numerous ways to assist. Contact the

America was built on courage, on imagination, and By an unbeatable determination. ~ Harry S. Truman People have forgotten RSVP office at 806-743- what 4th of July is really 7787 or 806-743-1217 for about. The day commemodetails. rates the freedom we use Holiday Extravaganza every day. It is not fireworks Donated items and vol- and parties. That is just what unteers are needed for makes it fun. the Community Christian Church. The group is requesting any craft items and A passenger in a taxi wire-edged ribbon to be used in Christmas wreaths. If you leaned over to ask the driver have any of these items that a question and gently tapped you would like to donate, him on the shoulder to get drop them off at Community his attention. The driver screamed, lost Christian Church, 3417 96th St., or at Lubbock Meals on control of the cab, nearly hit a bus, drove up over the Wheels, 2304 34th St. curb, and stopped just inches RSVP Volunteer from a large plate window. Opportunities For a few moments everyIf you are looking for a volunteer opportunity, we thing was silent in the cab. can help you. We coordinate Then the shaking driver said with more than 50 organiza- “Are you OK? I’m so sorry, tions that can use your assis- but you scared the daylights tance. Volunteer assignments out of me.” The badly shaken passencan vary in time, talent and responsibility. The right ger apologized to the driver place is waiting for you and and said, “I didn’t realize that a mere tap on the shoulwill be just right for you. For details, contact the der would startle someone so RSVP office at 806-743- badly.” The driver replied, “No, 7787. no, I’m the one who is sorry, Thoughts of the day Government of the people, it’s entirely my fault. Today by the people, for the people, is my very first day driving shall not perish from the a cab. I’ve been driving a hearse for 25 years. earth. ~ Abraham Lincoln

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A great surprise in the ‘Back 40’ of SW Lubbock Many years ago, Dolly Parton and Burt Reynolds starred in that comedy movie “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.” Well folks, yours truly found the best little restaurant in Texas right here in the “Hub.” I’m writing this month about the “Back 40 Grill,” 5214 98th St. Some family members invited me to the Father’s day lunch there. This establishment has been in Lubbock for 2 years, and I had never heard of it until now. What a pleasant surprise. The interior decor is a no-frills, but the food is beyond fabulous. The owner, Troy Davidson, has brought much innovation to his menu items, even to the names. Let’s start with one of the amazing appetizers, “Ranch Rattlers.” These delicious morsels consist of a large shrimp in a fresh jalapeno pepper all stuffed with cream cheese and wrapped in a strip of bacon. There are 6 to an order and are roasted to perfection. There is a yummy buttermilk dipping sauce that completes the dish. This selection along with one of their huge side house salads would be a complete meal. Next, the unbelievable Bloody Mary my daughter ordered, is a meal in a tumbler. You not only get your serving of veggies, but also a dose of protein in the concoction. Besides the usual ingredients of tomato juice, celery, and olives, it includes

a “Ranch Rattler,” a huge “Redneck Wing” and a very special edible “Beef Straw,” which is actually for sipping. The owner told me these “straws” can only be ordered online. The “Redneck Wing” is a large fried pork shank and is also one of the appetizers. Here’s the rundown on all the family members’ orders, son-in-law and I ordered “The Damn Good Chicken Fry,” which includes 2 sides and a bowl of fresh made cream gravy. We both chose the yummy crunchy fried okra and a huge house salad. Daughter ordered the gargantuan cobb salad which includes all the regular items plus a generous helping of chopped bacon. The size of this salad was at least a 2-fer. She took most of it home. My eldest grandson, his wife, and other grandson

home from college for the holiday, all ordered the beef Green Chile Quesadillas.” Although chicken is another option, they are served inside of a jalapeno cheddar tortilla filled with cheddar jack cheese and green chiles. This all is completed with guacamole, sour cream, refried beans, chips and salsa. Now for the real experts at the table - my 8-year-old great-granddaughter and my 4-year-old great-grandson. They both “chowed” down on chicken nuggets and pizza. To quote the 4-year-old, “This is the best pizza I’ve ever eaten.” No one ordered desert, however there are 5 unique selections and am told the enormous servings can be shared with up to 4 people. One particular took my notice - the “Back 40 Mud” (See Back 40, Page 18)

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an event to look forward to. The day will start off in the morning with the Yankee Doodle Dash and Sparkler Sprint. The Yankee Doodle Dash includes a 5k and one-mile run, while the Sparkler Sprint is a 100-yard dash, free for kids ages 6-12. To register or for more information, visit westtexasendurance.com. Following the run, the parade will kick off at 9 a.m., featuring this year’s theme, “All You Need Is Love.” The are set in the following catparade will begin at Avenue egories: adult catfish, adult M & Broadway, head east, cobbler, kid’s catfish and and turn north into Macken- kid’s cobbler. Prizes will be zie Park on Canyon Lakes awarded and entry is free. The Kids Area will be Drive. Those wanting to watch open and available throughthe parade can do so on out the day featuring free Broadway downtown, in activities such as Kids Yoga Mackenzie Park, or from at 11:30 a.m., water slides, a the comfort of home by mechanical bull, an obstacle watching it live-streamed on course, a Spider Climber, a petting zoo, pony rides, and KLBK-TV. After the parade, the more. Throughout the day, two park will be full of events throughout the rest of the major stages will feature reday. The youth fishing tour- gional standout bands in the nament will start around Sunbelt Cool Zone to keep 10:30 a.m., with a weigh-in Mackenzie Park cool and popping all day. at 4 p.m. On the East Stage, you The lake will be stocked with catfish of all sizes, and can catch Fellow American, with free entry and three the Derek Bohl Band, Gypsy different age groups (13-18, Jane, the Caleb Jude Green 8-12, and 7 and under). Priz- Band, and Jerry Serrano and es will be awarded in each the Alma Quartet. At the West Stage, Danny age group for largest fish, Cadra, Austin Meade, the smallest fish and most fish. At 5 p.m., eating contests Judson Cole Band, Bobby

G and the Galaxy Band, and the Seth Ward Band will be performing throughout the day. For those who are unable to join us for the Fireworks Extravaganza, a live broadcast of the musical accompaniment will be featured on The Eagle 93.7 FM. Following the concert and capping off this Independence Day, the spectacular fireworks extravaganza will begin at 10 p.m., choreographed with live music by the Youth Orchestras of Lubbock under the direction of Dr. Laurie Williams. To learn more about this year’s 4th of July events at Mackenzie Park or to sign up to participate in the various events, visit www. broadwayfestivals.com or call 806-749-2929.

See page 17 for a map of event locations.

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Beat the heat at activity centers Beat the heat this summer at Parks and Recreation’s adult activity centers. Adults will enjoy fun and fellowship in air-conditioned comfort as they participate in daily recreation activities and fitness programs, and then stay for a nutritious lunch. Each activity center offers many free or low-fee activities including arts and crafts, sewing, games, yoga, seated yoga, cooking, computer classes, dance socials, and more. Baby boomers and older adults who want to stay physically fit can use a variety of fitness equipment at no cost. The equipment varies by center and includes treadmills, elliptical machines, recumbent bikes, stationary bikes, and weight machines.

For Lubbock citizens ages 60 and above, various programs are available weekdays throughout the year. If getting to the center is an issue, transportation is available to and from home. A hot, nutritious lunch is served at noon Monday through Friday at the ﬁve sites. The suggested voluntary donations for these programs are $2 per round trip for transportation and $3 per meal for lunch, but no one is turned away for inability to pay. Those participants not yet age 60 are able to purchase a lunch for $8.50. For information on the programs or to register for the transportation, call the Lubbock Adult Activity Center at 767-2710.

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Just rub it – you will feel better

I’m sure you have noticed you have more aches and pains now than when you were in your 20s and 30s. And if you fall or hurt yourself, recovery is not as easy and carefree as it was. It doesn’t take a genius to figure that out, now does it? However, I am going to tell you a trick today that, if you apply now or the next time you hurt yourself, maybe you will thank me. A patient came in my office some years ago. I asked him how he was doing. He reported that one day he was really hurting at a certain location on his body, and he remembered that I had told him, if you are hurting, rub it. Honestly, I thought, did I say that? Frankly, I couldn’t remember saying it. I just listened. Later I asked myself if that was good advice? Only one condition came to mind that rubbing an area might be a negative: taking blood thinners. My experience is if you are taking the correct dose, a person will not rub themselves hard enough to cause a problem.

Outside of that condition, we all might be better off if we had a couple of massages a week. For most of us that is not practical or desired. What works for me might work for you. Once I hurt my knee, and I can’t even remember what the injury was. As a chiropractor, I am on my feet most of the time while working. I was taking a day off and going to a seminar. When I sat down, I made a decision that during the day, as much as I could, I would massage my knee. I am not talking about any kind of fancy massage work either. Basically, I just rubbed the sore muscles around the knee. For some reason, most people don’t even consider that they might be able to help themselves. After all, they aren’t a massage

therapist or any other kind of therapist. But you can help yourself. I said ‘help.’ I didn’t say it would always be a cure. But any cure starts with getting better. During that seminar, I got up during breaks and had lunch, but during the meat of the class, I sat and took notes with one hand while the other hand was busy massaging my knee. I can’t tell you how much better my knee felt after a whole day of therapy. But, it isn’t reasonable for us to do that, is it? Ok, you might do it once, but you won’t do it as a matter of habit. And neither will I. Recently I fell on my right kneecap. It happened so fast, I don’t even know how it happened, but my knee didn’t appreciate it. The first day, I was so sore. The second day, I felt like my legs were wrapped in bandages as my knees didn’t want to bend. I went to my chiropractor friend, and he worked on me. It really helped me feel better all over. But my knees were still pretty stiff. One evening I dedicated

about 30 minutes to simply rubbing my knees. I put lotion on my hand and would start about 3-4 inches below the knee and massage up toward the knee. I did that all the way around the knee. Then I started at the knee and rubbed up my thigh about 4 inches. I used lotion, and it was sore, but I kept doing it. My knees felt so much better. But they still want a little attention. They still aren’t quite back to where they were before the fall. When my knees were the worst, the most difficult task I had was standing up from sitting on the toilet. It takes a lot of knee strength to do that. I decided to take the few minutes when I sit on the toilet to work on my knees.

Of course, it doesn’t have to be when you are on the toilet if that doesn’t appeal to you. My experience tells me massaging your knees needs to be tied to some other action, or it won’t get done. What happens? We forget. That is, unless it hurts. If you are the person who watched the news at noon every day, then grab a jar of lotion and get with the program. And it doesn’t have to be your knees. What about your shoulder or your hip? And don’t forget massaging your hands and fingers if you have arthritis. It is a great idea to spend 15 minutes a day working on some part of your body. Today rub knees, tomorrow, shoulders. You will feel better.

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Page 16 • July 2018 • Golden Gazette July 1 - Chicken Wing Day Sunday concerts at Wagner Park, 26th and Flint – 8 p.m., listen to the Westwind Brass Band. July 2 - I Forgot Day July 3 - Eat Beans Day Lubbock Gem & Mineral Society – 7 p.m. Forest Heights UMC, 3007 33rd St. www.LubbockGemAndMineral.org. July 4 - Independence Day July 5 - Apple Turnover Day Nuclear Juarez – Surf Rock - Summer Showcase Concert Series, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Meadows Courtyard of the Buddy Holly Center. July 6 - Fried Chicken Day First Friday Art Trail – free public art happening held mainly in the Lubbock Cultural District. 6-9 p.m., rain or shine. Explore the trail on your own, or jump aboard one of the free First Friday Trolleys and ride to the galleries along the downtown route. July 7 - Chocolate Day Yoga in the Plaza – 9 a.m. at the Buddy and Maria Elena

Holly Plaza, 1824 Crickets Ave. 775-2685. Fiber Arts Society – crochet and knit at the Garden & Arts Center, 4215 University, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Call 401-6441 for more info. July 8 - Body Painting Day Sunday concerts at Wagner Park, 26th and Flint – 8 p.m., listen to the Westwinds Brass Band. July 9 - Sugar Cookie Day UMC Better Breathers Club – a support group for people with chronic lung disease such as COPD, asthma, pulmonary fibrosis and lung cancer. Joining is free. Learn to manage your lung disease and live better. Meets the second Monday of every month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the UMC Activities Center at 5217 82nd Street, 82nd & Slide in Rockridge Plaza. July 10 - Pick Blueberries Day Stroke & Brain Injury Sup-

port Group – 4 to 5 p.m. at Trustpoint Rehabilitation, 4302 Princeton St. For survivors, family members, and caregivers. 749-2222. Quilters – The Chaparral Quilters Guild, 7 p.m. Garden & Arts Center, 4215 S. University. For more info, 788-0856. Meets the 2nd Tuesday each month. Lubbock Area Amputee Support Group – Furrs’ Cafeteria, 6001 Slide Road, 6 - 7:30 p.m. in the Red Raider Room; purchase your own meal (or you do not have to eat); call 806-748-5870 for more info. July 11 - Cheer up the Lonely Day July 12 - Pecan Pie Day Caregiver Support Group – 5:30-6:30 p.m., 2nd Thursday each month. Raider Ranch, 6806 43rd St. Free but RSVP to 368-6565. Mike Pritchard – Rock and Roll - Summer Showcase Concert

Series, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Meadows Courtyard of the Buddy Holly Center. July 13 - Fool’s Paradise Day Movie in the park - Cars 3 Rated G, at dusk/approximately 9 p.m., Safety City, 46th and Avenue U, 767-2712 or 767-3706 July 14 - Pandemonium Day Yoga in the Plaza – 9 a.m. at the Buddy and Maria Elena Holly Plaza, 1824 Crickets Ave. 775-2685. Roundtable Luncheon, 11:15 a.m. -1 p.m., Hillcrest Country Club, 4011 N. Boston Ave. Cary Allen Burgess, Meteorologist, KCBD. $15 per person, limited menu includes dessert & beverage. North on University, west on Newcomb Street to clubhouse. July 15 - Be a Dork Day Sunday concerts at Wagner Park, 26th and Flint – 8 p.m., listen to the Westwinds Brass Band.

July 16 - Hug Your Kids Day July 17 - World Emoji Day July 18 - Hot Dog Day July 19 - Daiquiri Day Brandon Padier & The Good People – Blue Grass - Summer Showcase Concert Series, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Meadows Courtyard of the Buddy Holly Center. July 20 - Moon Day Movie in the park - Coco - Rated PG, at dusk/approximately 9 p.m. Maggie Trejo Supercenter, 3200 Amherst, 767-2705. July 21 - Junk Food Day Yoga in the Plaza – 9 a.m. at the Buddy and Maria Elena Holly Plaza, 1824 Crickets Ave. 775-2685. Wolfforth Once-a-month Craft Fair – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Wolfforth Library Meeting Room, 508 E. Hwy 62/82 in Wolfforth; Free admission; Handmade items / baked goods / direct sales. July 22 - Parent’s Day July 23 - Vanilla Ice Cream Day (See Enriching Lives, Page 19)

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Scammers target Medicare beneficiaries ‘Back 40’ in SW Lubbock

A law passed in 2015 required Medicare to remove Social Security numbers from Medicare cards. Beneficiaries are beginning to receive their new cards, and the rollout continues into 2019. This is a good move, since Social Security numbers are the key to identity theft, and having them displayed on Medicare cards has long presented a risk. Unfortunately, scammers have come up with new

If you receive a call like ways to take advantage of this, hang up and report it to this change. Medicare at 1-800-633-4427. How it works: • If your address has • Scammers claiming to be from Medicare call and changed, you’ll need to reask you to verify your Social port it to receive your new Security number in order to card. Contact the Social Security Administration at receive your new card. • Scammers call to collect 1-800-772-1213, or www. a “processing fee” in order ssa.gov/myaccount. When it comes to fraud, for you to receive your new vigilance is the best weapon. Medicare card. You have the power to What you should know: • Medicare will NEVER protect yourself and your ask beneficiaries to confirm loved ones from scams. their Social Security number Please share this alert with Best way to get rid of or ask for money to receive friends and family. - from Seniors Are Special the new Medicare card. kitchen odors: Eat out. News, Peter Laverty What you should do: -Phyllis Diller

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which is made with Hershey’s chocolate, Nutella, caramel sauce, and chopped pecans. The other choices included Back 40 Signature Bread Pudding, Red Velvet Cake, Texas Pecan Pie, and Death by Chocolate. Other adult beverages available. The “Mix Menu” has some amusing and provocative names. Happy 4th to all, and God Bless America. Granny Correction to last month’s column: The word ‘admonition’

was inadvertently typed instead of ‘adoration’ in the following sentence: The first angels Hierarchy is devoted to adoration and praises to God and are referred to as “Thrones” because of the closeness to the Throne of God. We apologize for the error.

Where is the world’s most dangerous city? San Pedro, Honduras averages over three murders a day. The violence stems from the city’s role as a major hub for illegal drug and arms trafficking.

Golden Gazette Crossword Puzzle ACROSS

1. Breezy 6. Gemstone 10. 21st letter of the Greek alphabet 13. Utterly stupid person 14. Prison 15. Stepped 16. Reiteration 18. Spool 19. Printer’s measures 20. Highway 21. Resembling glass 23. Discover 24. Impassive 25. Half the diameter 28. Native of Tahiti 31. At right angles to a ship’s length 32. Communion plate 33. Self-esteem 34. Sheet of matted cotton 35. Compare 36. Single entity 37. Very skilled person 38. Brilliant

3 9. Aunt’s husband 40. Seasoning plant 42. In fact 43. Intended 44. Mackerel shark 45. To act frivolously 47. Booth 48. First man’s mate 51. To sharpen 52. Moving the eyeball 55. River in central Europe 56. Exhort 57. Photograph, for short 58. A primary color 59. Takes to court 60. Shades

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9. Grow longer 10. Foreknowledge 11. Garden tools 12. Indolently 15. Distinguishing characteristic 17. Charged particles 22. Cut of meat 23. Decree 24. Satisfied 25. Capital of Morocco 26. Manila hemp plant 27. Resolute 28. Massive, goatlike bovid 29. Nimble 30. Well-known 32. Hinge 35. Woody 36. Untie 38. South African river 39. Disheveled 41. To send for treatment 42. The villain in Othello 44. Burrowing animals 45. Norse god of thunder 46. Part of the verb “to ride”

4 7. Sled 48. English public school 49. Choose from a ballot 50. Greek god of love 53. French vineyard 54. Exclamation of surprise

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3 types of grief a care partner may encounter

Helen cradled a cup of coffee in her hands as she chatted with a friend at the kitchen table. In the other room, Helen’s 87-year-old mother was watching a sitcom on television. Helen glanced toward her mother and lowered her voice before continuing the conversation. “She watched that same episode yesterday, but she doesn’t remember,” Helen confided to her friend. “The dementia is just so bad now. To be honest, I feel like the Mom I knew and loved has died, and the person sitting in there is a stranger to me. It makes me feel so sad.” Helen may not have realized it, but she had just described a condition called ambiguous loss. It is some-

times characterized as a form of grief – one of several types of mourning a care partner can experience before and after they physically lose the loved one they have cared for. Try these strategies to recognize and cope with three types of grief you may encounter on your caregiving journey. Ambiguous Loss Many dementia care partners have experienced this phenomenon, in which it feels like a family member has fundamentally changed so much that the “person they were” has been lost. In describing this experience, some care partners may say things like, “I know he’s still here, but he’s no longer the man I married.”

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Holly Plaza, 1824 Crickets Ave. 775-2685. Roundtable Luncheon, 11:15 a.m. -1 p.m., Hillcrest Country Club, 4011 N. Boston Ave. Joel Timms, Texas Ranger, “A Day in the Life of A Texas Ranger”. $15 per person, limited menu includes dessert and beverage. North on University, west on Newcomb Street to clubhouse. July 29 - Lasagna Day July 30 - Day of Friendship July 31 - Mutt’s Day

July 24 - Tequila Day July 25 - Culinarians Day July 26 - All or Nothing Day hONEyhoUSe – Blues/Soul/Folk/ Americana - Summer Showcase Concert Series, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Meadows Courtyard of the Buddy Holly Center. July 27 - Take Your Pants for a Walk Day Movie in the park - Peter Rabbit - Rated PG, at dusk/approximately 9 p.m. Maxey Community Center, 4020 30th St., 767-3796 July 28 - Milk Chocolate Day Yoga in the Plaza – 9 a.m. at the Buddy and Maria Elena

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In a live chat on this topic, social worker Susy Favaro from the Banner Alzheimer’s Institute explained how ambiguous loss can affect care partners. Ambiguous loss can cause a care partner to feel confused because he still feels love for the person, even though that person might seem like a stranger. This sort of disconnect between a caregiver’s feelings and the reality of the situation can cause personal stress and can affect family relationships. One strategy Favaro suggests for coping with ambiguous loss, based on the research of family therapist Pauline Boss who pioneered the concept, is to try to engage in “both/and” thinking instead of “either/or” thoughts. This type of paradoxical thinking allows you to acknowledge the truth of two seemingly incompatible ideas. Favaro said, you can acknowledge to yourself, “Both my mother needs to be cared for, and I need to take care of myself.” Engaging in this type of both/and thinking can help a care partner become more comfortable living with the uncertainty that caregiving can bring. Anticipatory Grief When Carlos’ wife received a terminal cancer diagnosis, he felt sad, angry and fearful – feelings he later recognized as part of the normal grieving process.

However, Carlos was surprised he experienced these emotions while his wife was still alive. “I felt confused because I still had her with me, to take care of and cherish, but on the other hand I sometimes found myself imagining what life would be like after she was gone,” Carlos said. “It felt wrong, somehow.” Anticipatory grief is normal and actually very common. When the reality of impending death descends on a care partner, the grieving process may start immediately. In addition to the characteristic signs of “normal” grief, such as sadness, anticipatory grief may include visualizing the loved one’s death and thinking about a future without them. Anticipatory grief can make you feel uncomfortable, but it may help prepare you for the grieving to come after a loved one’s death. It also offers you the opportunity to create very meaningful memories in the time you have left with a loved one. Delayed Grief Only eight months after receiving a diagnosis of ALS, Destiny’s mother passed away. And while Destiny, who was just 23 at the time, cried over the loss, she felt better within a few short weeks. She was glad she had been able to care for her mother during those final months, and afterward she threw her-

self into her work and moved forward with her life. About two years later, as Destiny began to prepare for her wedding day, she found herself frequently weeping for no reason and lashing out at her groom-to-be. That’s when a friend gently suggested maybe she was still grieving her mother. “It made so much sense,” Destiny says. “I had not fully processed my mother’s loss until I found myself missing her so much when planning my wedding.” Grief is not a linear process, though typically grief is most intense immediately following the death of a loved one, and then the pain lessens as time goes on. In delayed grief, the various stages of mourning can remain at bay for months or even years, especially if a person avoids the uncomfortable feelings. Specialized grief counselors can help you navigate your grief to resolve it and allow you to truly move on with life. Not all grief occurs after the fact All human loss is accompanied by grief. But for care partners, the grieving process may start in advance of the physical loss – or be delayed long after the fact. By recognizing these types of grief, you can be better prepared to get through difficult aspects of caregiving. www.caregiverstress.com

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Parks & Recreation to host ‘Movies in the Park’ Grab a blanket, pack up the kids, and watch a movie out under the stars. Parks and Recreation is hosting Movie in the Park events this summer. Families are encouraged to bring blankets or low-backed lawn chairs, snacks and mosquito spray to enhance their viewing experience. Admission is free. The movies are:

Maxey Community Center, 4020 Cars 3 - Rated G 30th St., 767-3796 July 13 at dusk/approximately 9 Despicable Me 3 - Rated PG p.m. Safety City, 46th Street and AvSaturday, Aug. 4 at dusk/approxienue U, 767-2712 or 767-3706 mately 8:45 p.m. Coco - Rated PG Rawlings Community Center, 213 Friday, July 20 at dusk/approxi40th St., 767-2704 mately 9 p.m. Maggie Trejo Supercenter, 3200 Amherst, 767-2705 Peter Rabbit - Rated PG Friday, July 27 at dusk/approximately 9 p.m.

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Page 22 • July 2018 • Golden Gazette

By James K. White

What is a fossil? A fossil is some extinct animal. The longer it has been dead, the more extinct it is. Next question: At what location was The Declaration of Independence signed? Answer: Mostly near the bottom. Pablo Picasso was born in 1881, but his entrance into this world was perilous. Pablo was thought to have been stillborn. He was reportedly “completely blue.” The distraught midwife in attendance proclaimed the unfortunate child dead. Tradition has it that an uncle picked up the newborn, shook him mildly and blew cigar smoke in his face. The infant began to cry. That baby became one of the world’s great artists and lived to age 91.

Dr. Jukka Ammont, a professor of literature in Finland, has busied himself by translating the lyrics of a few Elvis Presley hits into Latin. “It’s Now or Never” became “Nunc Hic Aut Numquam.” I am not making this up. However, I do remain uninformed as to how many copies of that Latin version have been purchased. There exists a barge named Prelude that is huge. The craft is 1,601 feet in length. For comparison, the Eiffel Tower is 987 feet in

height and the Empire State Building is 1453 feet tall. The Prelude has been constructed specifically to transport Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG). It is painted red (the barge, not the gas). A neonatal orca (killer whale) usually remains a member of its mother’s family group for life. The beautiful black and white mammals have average life spans that exceed 7 decades. Published in a reputable medical journal, results of a recent study confirm that

in order for a person to be fluent in a second language, said person should undertake learning of the language before age 11. Subsequent to that age, mastery is said to be “nearly impossible.” This information could explain why I have made so little progress with my Gciriku or algebra. Well, be particularly cautious when performing in thatched theaters – and have a great day.

You’ve heard the adage, “Old age ain’t for sissies.” There is some truth to it. At age 85 and up - 33% have trouble hearing; 31% have problems managing their medications; 50% struggle with walking; 28% have cognitive complications. And we can add to this the chronic problems such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, arthritis, Alzheimer’s, etc. Since getting old sucks, old folks are unhappy right? Wrong. Stanford University recently tracked a test group from age 18 to 94, and guess what - old folks were the happiest group. Their bodies were falling apart, but they were more positive, more

grateful, more purposeful, and more relational. In short, they were happy. Here’s why: Happiness is a choice.

Abraham Lincoln was right: “Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.” - from Jim’s Daily Awakenings

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Ornithologists (clean word) claim that all species of avian raptors (eagles, hawks, etc.) are monogamous. Ornithologist studies and is an expert on birds. Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre was built in 1599. It burned to the ground in in 1613. A real cannon being used for special effects set fire to the thatched roof during a production of “Henry VIII.” The Romans of old had special deities for just about everything imaginable. For instance: Cloacina was goddess of the local sewer systems. One wonders whether partial credit was awarded for the cited answers. Actual test questions and responses:

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Right now – peace, happiness & love By Margaret Merrell At this very moment, my mind is rather busy with the unhappy circumstances in the lives of two of my friends. I am flattered to be trusted and needed, but I readily recognize that in both instances, they want me to help guide them to their own inner peace. This is not an easy task and involves personal procedures to develop within each individual. I am not really positive these two are ready for such a journey within themselves. More preparation is needed of their own thinking processes. With eyes closed, my mind begins to search for the space between thoughts. I refer to this area as “the gap.” When I am able to reach this place, I am totally free from all the busy thoughts that filled my mind and many times, free of any physical pain I may have had at the time. Here, in the gap, I am more aware of my own feelings and senses and how they influence my life. There are times I am able to objectively examine my fears, my anxieties. Plans of action and answers to questions sometimes come through quite clearly. At times the process is much slower and discerning the conclusions more difficult. For example, when I have a physical problem that really concerns me, I try to take it into the gap for examination. There

I find it easier for me to understand and think through what is going on within my body, and I feel I can make a much wiser decision about seeking medical aid or just how to help myself. Many times the problem is taken care of by the time I return to the present from the gap. It is a beautiful, revitalizing place to just linger without focusing on anything special, just letting my mind flow over pleasant memories and positive thoughts, calmly and freely. The sensations are sometimes like the feel, smell, and sound of a gentle rain that comes to wash away the miseries of a hot scorching day. When I reach this special place, it is through focusing within my mind, eyes closed and just “letting go” physically and spiritually. My thoughts within the gap are a combination of my feelings and prayers. I feel this part of my life is a special blessing because of the great comfort I have received. My wish for each one of you is that if you have not found your special inner space, that you may do so. Take your time, and you will find it, and then relish the pure joy of feeling yourself closer to understanding that the presence of God’s goodness is everywhere, even in the gap and right now! May you find the peace, happiness and love just for you.

Tech student breaks Guinness World Record By Ali Armour Texas Tech student Jeremy Munoz received his Guinness World Record Certificate on June 18 for a record broken on April 4, for most neckties worn. Munoz was at Wagner Park in Lubbock to set his world record. The

previous record for neckties worn was 200, but Munoz was able to beat that by 78 ties. The Guinness World Records website states that all of the ties were from Munoz’s own collection. In the fall Munoz will be a junior computer science major at Tech.

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